Senator Fiona O’Loughlin: We were all gripped by the 2 Johnnies’ story, but catfishing is no laughing matter

We call it catfishing. A quirky, almost comical word that hides just how sinister the act behind it can be. In recent months, the term has been sensationalised through podcasts and social media, often told through outrageous dating anecdotes that grab attention but miss the deeper point.

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